Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $168 and $250. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100. Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (767,711 vs 617,626); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $250
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 767711 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2183
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26 received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $82. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $82 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Both devices scored 51/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A26 (53/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (53/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (68/100 vs 44/100).